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Question
Observe the figure and answer the questions given below.
a) What does the above figure indicate?
b) Which human organs are involved in this process?
c) Name the hormones responsible for this process.
d) After how many days these repetitive changes take place?
e) ‚A woman should stay away from others, as her body is impure during this process.‛ What is your opinion about this statement? Elaborate it.
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Solution
a) The figure indicates Menstrual Cycle.
b) Pituitary gland of brain, ovary and uterus are involved in this process.
c) The hormones responsible for this process are follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), estrogen and progesterone.
d) These repetitive changes take place at the interval of 28 to 30 days.
e) Menstrual cycle is a natural process that is a sign of the new creation, a very necessary and useful process. During the period of time, the woman's body is clean like the other days, so she does not need to stay away from others. It is essential to destroy such superstitions.
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